Latest articles by Jessica Downey
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This 15-minute stretching routine can prevent pain, and it's all about the hips
Workout Feel like you suffer from pain or tightness in your hips? Let's stretch and strengthen them with this short yoga session
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Want to strengthen your core and define your abs? This yoga routine only takes 20 minutes
Workout If HIIT workouts aren't for you, yoga is a great low-impact alternative that helps improve core strength
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Yogi Bare Wild Paws Natural Rubber Extreme Grip Yoga Mat review: a supportive mat for spacious poses
Review The Yogi Bare Wild Paws Natural Rubber Extreme Grip Yoga Mat offers heaps of space and reliable grip for all kinds of yoga and other exercise use
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Looking to lower your cholesterol? Research recommends the Nordic diet
Nutrition A recent study has found that dietary fats in the Nordic diet seem to play an essential role in improving people's health
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Does menopause cause hair loss?
Menopause Does menopause cause hair loss? We spoke to an expert in the field to find out how menopause affects hair growth for women
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10 minutes, a set of dumbbells, and this HIIT workout are all you need to build muscle
Workout A speedy workout for improving strength and toning muscle that you can complete from your living room
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Just 10 minutes of massaging your muscles can prevent inflammation and muscle loss
Suffer from uncomfortable muscle pain? You could benefit from spending ten minutes massaging your muscles
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Looking for a knee-friendly workout? Try this 30-minute HIIT calorie burner
Workout You can burn up to 350 calories with this low-impact workout
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This functional strength training HIIT workout can burn fat and tone muscle
Workout What happens when you combine HIIT with functional training? You improve your cardio and strength in a single workout
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Nominations open for the Fit&Well Awards 2022
Awards Fit&Well is celebrating the very best brands and products in fitness, here’s how to get involved
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Half a glass of pomegranate juice and a handful of dates can help prevent heart disease, science finds
Nutrition Pomegranate juice, dates, and blended date pips are a winning combination for helping you fight off the risk of heart disease
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No weights? No problem with this eight-move low impact workout
Get a proper sweat on and tone your whole body while being gentle on your joints
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Science reveal why regular exercise makes staying fit easier – Here's how to get started
Fitness Recent research has discovered why exercise becomes harder the less you do
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Research finds older adults really can start building muscle without weights
Workout If you want to develop muscle, you can put down the weights and switch to aerobic exercise instead
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The Fit&Well Awards are back to celebrate the very best of health and fitness in 2022
Awards The Fit&Well Awards are returning once again for 2022 to recognize the products and brands that help us to achieve our goals and live better
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Try this 20-minute no jumping workout if you have low energy but still want to exercise
Workout Get your body moving and heart rate up with this short, no-jumping routine shared by MadFit
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This 15-minute workout combines dumbbells with resistance bands to build muscle all over
Workout This short strength session combines dumbbells and a resistance band to build and define lower-body muscle fast
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Have you tried 'progressive muscle relaxation'? Science reveals it relieves tensions and reduces stress
Mindfulness Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique you can practice at home to decrease muscle tension and feelings of stress
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Got nowhere to walk nearby? Here’s a home walking workout to keep fit in 6,000 steps
Workout Regular walking has many benefits, such as fighting off harmful health risks like obesity and diabetes
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Don't peel your veggies—it could actually help you lose weight
Nutrition Vegetable peel contains fiber and healthy nutrients that help keep you fuller for longer
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Improve posture and mobility with this joint-friendly standing Pilates workout
Workout Want to exercise without causing pain in your joints? Pilates is low-impact—especially this 20-minute standing workout
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All movement can help improve heart health—even cooking and gardening, study finds
Health Getting out off the sofa to complete small activities can be effective for reducing heart issues for older adults
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This five-move ab workout is key for better core strength and endurance
Workout Get the most out of training your abdominal muscles with the most effective and efficient core strengthening moves
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Just one hour of walking a week can boost mobility as you age
Health Science has revealed how older adults can benefit from checking off 60 minutes of exercise per week
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